Drift fishing a remote Tasmanian river, somewhere…
We recently took the time out to raft-fish one of the most remote river valleys in Tasmania. We found some of the largest trees in Tasmania, along with giant freshwater crays and hundreds of eager trout. The end of the trip saw us back around the midlands, fishing to some great hopper feeders, which are now in full-swing.
FlyShop 1864 first birthday sale – up to 30% off stock, including Patagonia
FlyShop 1864 is having our first ever sale, to celebrate our first birthday. Drop in to the shop, or visit online for a great discount. It's our way of saying thanks for your business during our first year! Of special interest to most is our 30% off offers on a large range of selected Patagonia gear. This is the most functional, and toughest outdoor and wading gear on the market, and a product we are proud of recommending and using. Thanks,...
FlyShop 1864 Hatch Chart – Feb 16, 2013
Here's the latest Hatch Chart from FlyShop 1864: FlyShop 1864 Hatch Chart 16 Feb
Fat Macquarie River brown trout
A fat 1.5lber from the Lower Mac. The fishing has been hard on the Lower Mac, with few fish showing, but the quality of the fish has made up for it. We are expecting the hoppers to come on quite well in the next week, after the current hot and dry spell. The Meander already features great hopper fishing, along with hoppers on the lower sections of Brumbys.
Fly Fishing Tasmania Hatch Chart – Jan 21, 2013
Here's the latest Hatch Chart from our guides over at www.riverfly.com.au :
Putting the wood to a Western Lakes brownie
RiverFly Wilderness Huts angler, Brian, putting the wood to a wild Western Lake brown trout. Nice work!
Wild Tasmanian trout
RiverFly Tasmania guide Greg Hynes (wearing the Patagonia Chest-Sling Pack) nets a nearly three-pound trout in the South Esk, Tasmania, caught on a CDC F-Fly.
We’ve launched raft number two!
We successfully launched our second raft over the new year, enabling us to raft and sight-fish with groups of four anglers on Brumbys Creek, the Macquarie, South Esk, and wilderness rivers. Designed to draft only 2 inches of water, and light enough to carry, we can drift in places that no other boats can.
Western Lakes vacancy – RiverFly Wilderness Huts 16-18th January
Just a quick note, we have late notice vancies on a RiverFly Wilderness Huts trip to the Western Lakes, on January 16th -18th. Please Email us for details. It's a great time for black spinner mayfly! Thanks!
Western Lakes wilderness trout – Tasmania
In between rafting trips on Brumbys Creek, we've been out at RiverFly Wilderness Huts over the past fortnight, sight-fishing to black spinner mayfly feeders along the crystal-clear lake edges. Here's a wild brown trout, caught by David on one of our Pheasant Tail Black Spinners, deep in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area. These wilderness trips have also proved to be the perfect testing ground for my Patagonia Chest Pack, River Salt Jacket, RockGrip Wading Boots and Rio Gallegos Waders. All have passed...
New Helios 2 rods are here!
The new Helios H2 rods are here! Check out the new 9 foot 5 weight Tip-Flex, and 8'6" 5 weight Mid-Flex in store. From Orvis: Why would we take the world's best fly rod and change it? The answer is simple. We're driven by constant improvement. Put this rod in your hands and feel the rush. You'll completely understand. You see that brown trout gently sipping sulphurs in the back eddy over there? He's not going to catch himself. Tie...
The red spinners are out at Brumbys Creek!
Jon with a chunky 3 1/4 lb wild brown trout from Brumbys Creek. This fish, and seven others for the day, fell to a well presented Pheasant Tail Red Spinner . The fish at Brumbys this season have been the fattest and healthiest I have seen in ten years. With high and clear water already running, the season has just got off to a great start!
Patagonia and FlyShop 1864 present: Fly Fishing Tasmania, Melbourne Thur. 29 November 7:15pm
Great news for all of our Melbourne friends, Simone and I will be co-hosting a fly fishing Tasmania night at Patagonia's flagship Chapel Street store at 7:15pm, Thursday 29th of November. Beyond talking about our new Western Lakes Wilderness Huts, and the current fly fishing season in Tasmania, we will also be showcasing the current range of Patagonia fly fishing and outdoor gear. Patagonia are one of the leading manufacturers of fly fishing apparel in the USA, and our...
The mayfly are on!
Fly fishing for Tasmanian mayfly feeders has started, with black and red spinner out on the northern rivers. Guided angler Chris caught this sipper on a small Black Spinner during the week, one of several fat & wild brown trout.
Patagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody
New to FlyShop 1864 is the Patagonia Sun Hoody. Designed for the ultimate in sun protection, with the benefit of quick-drying polyester, this is the bee's-knees in flats fishing gear. Patagonia and FlyShop 1864 have teamed up to offer this shirt at an introductory price of $59.95 (normal rrp $84.95).